The ripple is part of the pond, not separate from the pond. We may feel at times as if we are alone in the world, but we are all part of one. Just as it would be silly for the ripple to think it exists separate from the pond, so we should also feel when we feel alone and separated from those around us.

What is the ripple effect of your decisions and actions? Choose wisely!
"It's A Wonderful Life" is kind of like this, Marvina....George gets to see how life would have been if he hadn't lived...the result not so good.

I don't think we really know how many people we influence during our lifetime. It might be interesting to see a film, at the end of our lives, that shows us how our actions, big and small, harmful and helpful, have influenced others.